This unique red vehicle is a Corda, a rare, highly specialized motorcycle sidecar combination rather than a traditional car.
Key Features of the Corda
Developed by German-born Wolfgang Rabe, these machines are known for their extreme, integrated designs that blur the line between a motorcycle and a car.
Engineering: It is an asymmetrical three-wheeler that features 3-wheel drive (3WD).
Powertrain: While early models used Volkswagen engines, versions from 1996 onward often utilized Audi 2.5-liter TDI diesel engines and four-speed automatic transmissions. This is why the vehicle in your image prominently displays the Audi "four rings" logo.
Amenities: Designed for extreme comfort, these vehicles can include car-like features such as a heater and air conditioning for the passenger in the sidecar.
Rarity: They were produced in very small series, and it is rumored that only a few (potentially as few as three of certain specific configurations) exist today.
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